Knock Murton

calendar_today Thursday, May 7, 2026
groups WCOC
Local Spring Series Route Gadget available

Location & Terrain

Location6km SE of Cockermouth

Competition

Start Times5.30-7pm
Courses Close8pm. You must be back to download by this time, even if you retire, so we know you are back safe.
Course Details

Long 3.7k 240 m
Short 2.6k 210m
Easy/Spark 1.0k 65m
Red/Trail 2.5k 210m

Taking all participants, but the Sparks,to near the summit of the Knock. 
Utilising the open fell, old mine workings (avoid the adits/shafts that are marked with 'O' on the map, and on no account attempt to enter them at any time), and some more subtle features of the west facing slope.

Important Safety Notes:
- You must come and register before starting your run and you must return to registration to download even if you retire from your course.
- If you travelled to the event alone, you must state this at registration or leave your car keys.
- Please come prepared for bad weather and carry a whistle.
- The area has mineworkings including some small adits or shafts, some are marked {O} on the map, they should not be approached or entered as they are unstable.

Entry Information

Online entry for all courses  HERE
Entry on the day is available for Spark/Easy and Trail/Red courses ONLY.
Dibbers will be available to use on the night.

Please Note: if you are not a member of British Orienteering please read this important note regarding public liability insurance HERE

Practical Info

Parking Information

Car Parking and Registration at Leaps Beck along roadside:
Googlemaps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/a4f5a5967jwk7WgYA
Grid Ref: NY086 184

DogsNo dogs on the courses
Additional Notes

Change of original venue (Mosser) due to access issue (cattle in area).

Officials

PlannerJohn Taylor
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